Grant to support our littlest learners
The program is helping to promote educational access, and supporting increased participation for Aboriginal children and children experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage.
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Federal Nats chair honoured for service to the community
Acting Prime Minister and federal Nationals leader Michael McCormack said he was delighted to see the long community contribution of Party federal chair and former MP Kay Hull recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Mrs Hull’s admission to the Office of the Order of Australia recognises her distinguished service to rural and regional communities…
Nats in government provide more than $100 million to remediate mine sites
Regional communities will benefit from $107.7 million from the NSW Nationals in the state government invested as part of the Legacy Mines program in the 2021-22 Budget to remediate historic and abandoned mine sites. Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell made the announcement at the recently rehabilitated Mount Thorley/Warkworth Mine…
Boost for local road maintenance in Cowper
Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says councils will be able to complete important road projects following the release of quarterly payments under the Roads to Recovery program. From 2013–14 to 2023–24, the NSW Nationals in the federal government will provide $6.2 billion under the Roads to Recovery Program, with an ongoing commitment of…
Delivering greater water security for the south coast
The NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments are investing almost $77 million in the Eurobodalla Southern Storage project to improve water availability and security on the NSW southern coast. NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey welcomed the funding, saying water security was very important. “Projects like this make sense as we adjust to more…
Education Minister puts focus on the basics
An on-demand diagnostic tool that shows teachers how students are progressing in phonics is now available for all NSW public school students. NSW Nationals Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the Phonics Diagnostic Assessment follows the success of the government’s Year 1 Phonics Check, which will be mandatory from this year. “Understanding phonics is an essential…
Locals urged to have their say on Gunnedah station upgrade
Community feedback is being sought on plans for an accessibility upgrade at the Gunnedah train station. The proposed upgrade is being delivered as part of the Transport Access Program – an initiative of the NSW Nationals in the state government – designed to provide more accessible, modern, secure, and integrated transport infrastructure across the state.…
Dave Layzell‘s Inaugural Speech
Read Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell’s first speech in NSW Parliament.
Wyalong Public School a winner thanks to Nats in government
NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has joined students and staff at Wyalong Public School to celebrate two new funding boosts. The school will receive new LED lighting through the LED Lighting Upgrade Program, and a playground upgrade thanks to a $40,000 investment from the School Renewal Program. Ms Cooke said the improvements would…
Wave of support for Tweed surf clubs
Cabarita Beach and Fingal Rovers surf lifesaving clubs have been awarded a combined $270,000 in new grants by the NSW Nationals in the state government. Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest announced Cabarita Beach SLSC will receive $223,687 for extra training rooms and other critical upgrades, while Fingal Rovers SLSC will get $44,259 to go solar…
Dine & Discover deadline extended to support regional businesses
The NSW Nationals in the state government have extended the deadline for people to use their Dine & Discover vouchers by one month until July 31 to ensure small hospitality businesses like those in the Clarence and Richmond valleys do not miss out. Under the scheme, each NSW adult is entitled to four $25 vouchers,…
Nats in Government deliver Safer Communities
Early intervention support for at-risk young people is a special focus of the latest round of the NSW Nationals in the federal government’s Safer Communities Fund. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the government was providing up to $20 million for early intervention projects through Round 6 of the Safer Communities Fund. Another $10 million…
Nats deliver $100 million boost to mouse control program
Primary producers experiencing financial hardship due to the mouse plague will be able to claim rebates for the control chemical zinc phosphide, as part of a $100 million extension of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Mouse Control Program. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said this new funding would offer primary producers a 50 per…
Griffith Golf Club gets new amenities block
The NSW Nationals in the state government will provide $105,000 to build an on-course amenities block at Griffith Golf Club. NSW Nationals Duty MLC for Murray Wes Fang said the funding was being provided through the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Crown Land Manager Recovery Support Program. “Griffith Golf Club is a fantastic not-for-profit…
Nats’ historic agreement to transform our regions
Some of the state’s most significant public assets will be transformed into iconic tourism destinations under a historic agreement with Destination NSW and Crown lands. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by NSW Nationals Water, Property and Housing Minister Melinda Pavey to transform Crown reserves, some of the state’s most iconic and beautiful public…